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BN12 WPK

2012 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,597 mi
Last recorded151,597 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A688,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 WPK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 151,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 151,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 142,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 142,264 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 126,615 miles

Rear Coil spring worn both rear springs worn and slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 111,754 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower suspension arms rear bushes split and have some movement( boarder line ). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened lower coil spring not seated in its home position , but functioning as intended , (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread bold (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 111,754 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower suspension arms rear bushes split and have some movement( boarder line ). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working can on when closing the bonnet (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened lower coil spring not seated in its home position , but functioning as intended , (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread bold (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 98,295 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Apr 2022 98,295 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure sleeve clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2021 87,182 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 87,182 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 77,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 63,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 53,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 42,524 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 32,280 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 23,258 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Audi A6?

Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
8,511
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
249,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72,312
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48,430
position lamp(s) not working 25,884
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 25,264
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,578
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BN12 WPK is a 2012 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 88,066 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72,312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN12 WPK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 14 years old, this Audi A6 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BN12 WPK registered?

BN12 WPK is a 2012 Audi A6, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is BN12 WPK safe to buy?

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